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02-14-2013, 06:50 PM #1
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Testo service/warranty repairs
I am kind of pissed off at testos service department. I had to send in my 7month old testo 550 manifold because the high side knob started leaking refrigerant. The website says you can expect to receive a quote in two to three days after they receive it. It has been 6 days since business days since they received it and I still have not gotten a quote. I called Tuesday to check on it and was told that they haven't worked on it yet and to check back Thursday. I called today and got a voicemail that says they will be out of the office until feb.19 and DO NOT leave a message. I am a very impatient person and know others do not share the same sense of urgency which is fine. I do however have high expectations of any customer service. Givin that they are a company that makes products for professionals, you would think they would be a little more on the ball.
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02-14-2013, 07:17 PM #2
To hell with Testo. Boycott the bastards!
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02-14-2013, 07:26 PM #3
Wrote em off years ago
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02-14-2013, 08:08 PM #4
Pretty sure I'm buyin some digicools tomorrow, just have to change the password for my bank acct so the wife don't ask what I'm buying lol
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02-14-2013, 08:19 PM #5
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7 months old and they quote you a repair, are we talking $$ here. is there only such a short warranty period . regards jim
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02-14-2013, 08:34 PM #6
The Testo 550's come with a two year warranty.
http://testousa.com/refrigeration/technical-data.html
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02-14-2013, 08:48 PM #7
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I assume it will be under warranty.
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02-14-2013, 09:38 PM #8
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warranty isn't worth a fuzzy turd if they won't get it fixed in a short period of time.
It`s better to be silent and thought the fool; than speak and remove all doubt. 
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02-14-2013, 09:42 PM #9
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02-14-2013, 09:59 PM #10
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look for my posts on Testo, they are the worst for customer service and could not care less(in my opinion) once they sell the crap.
I had the second gen 523 and they straight up told me "... too bad, we are saving parts for the 560 customers." I asked if they would give me credit towards a new 550 in exchange for my 523 for parts or just as a courtesy, I got it back from a warranty repair 3 days earlier, and they said "NO".
I got a 550 and it has been in more times than in the field.
RUN from Testo DRSAs, in my opinion.If Guns Kill People, Do Pencils Misspell Words?
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02-14-2013, 10:17 PM #11
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Been looking into a digital manometer for some time, most people recommend the testo. I'm extremely hesitant to make a purchase based on ALOT of people's experiences documented on this sight.
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02-14-2013, 11:31 PM #12
I'm thinking about a second set of digital gauges. Another ak900 might be the choice. Unless something better from dc has been put out. Plan on looking soon
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02-15-2013, 05:45 AM #13
I have several different brands of digital manometers, as well as several brands of digital refrigerant gauges, including Testo on both counts.
I strongly recommend the Testo 510 manometer over others in the <$300 price class.
When it comes to the 550, I'd recommend looking at other manufacturers options for digital refrigerant gauges though.
My 550 was repaired/replaced under warranty twice, with no issues.
It has been 9 months since the last repair, which is the longest either my 2nd gen 523 or my 550 has worked for me at a time.
My old school 1st gen 523(the one with the tiny 2 line display), still works flawlessly, but it has never been more than a couple of feet from its padded case its entire life.If more government is the answer, then it's a really stupid question.


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